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elasticizing

elasticizing is the present participle and gerund of elasticize.

Meaning of elasticize

Verb

elasticize (third-person singular simple present elasticizes, present participle elasticizing, simple past and past participle elasticized)

  1. (US, transitive) To make (clothing, etc.) with elastic, by attaching elastic bands, so it can be adjusted while maintaining a snug fit.
  2. (transitive) To make elastic or stretchy.
    • a facial cleanser that elasticizes the skin

Questions about elasticizing

What is elasticizing the present participle and gerund of?
Elasticizing is the present participle and gerund of elasticize.

Words near elasticizing in the dictionary

  1. elasticize
  2. elasticized
  3. elasticizer
  4. elasticizers
  5. elasticizes
  6. elasticizing
  7. elastick
  8. elasticky
  9. elasticness
  10. elasticotactic
  11. elasticotaxis

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